Parental involvement in children’s education is commonly accepted as beneficial. However, family social class plays a crucial role the efficacy of homework help. In comparative case study, low-income immigrant from Mexico and middle-income Los Angeles were observed helping their children with math asked questions about goals, tutoring strategies, beliefs learning. Qualitative analysis focused o...

Abstract The years 1945–55 were a period of reconstruction for Italy; the following decade was one economic growth. An aspect this transition is analysed here, in relation to forms social integration created working-class neighbourhoods. case-study focuses on Milan, and two organizations studied are consulte popolari (the ‘people's councils’), by left immediate post-war period, ‘social centres’...

extended abstract introduction participation, as the key element in achieving development goals especially civic development, has considerable importance. when people have much more participation in affairs, it is more possible to be successful. in these societies, low and deprivated class of society will benefit from participation results and its advantages. from the other hand, these days, p...

BACKGROUND Effective lectures often incorporate activities that encourage learner participation. A challenge for educators is how to facilitate this in the large group lecture setting. This study investigates the individual student characteristics involved in encouraging (or dissuading) learners to interact, ask questions, and make comments in class. METHODS Students enrolled in a Doctor of V...